# sleep.exe vs Fire TV Remote & FireStick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: sleep.exe at none against Fire TV Remote & FireStick's 4. sleep.exe also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fire TV Remote & FireStick's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fire TV Remote & FireStick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. sleep.exe asks for nothing beyond the download.

sleep.exe ships an update every 10 days, Fire TV Remote & FireStick every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | sleep.exe | Fire TV Remote & FireStick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-remote-and-firestick/id6755245855/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 7 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xavier Derkenne](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830845519) | [Hai Vo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836443526) |

## What reviewers say

### sleep.exe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepexe/id6749510030)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Fire TV Remote & FireStick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fire-tv-remote-and-firestick/id6755245855)

Control your smart TV experience with this intuitive remote app. Easily navigate menus, type with your phone's keyboard, and cast media from your device or cloud storage. Enjoy a seamless and responsive connection to your Fire TV.

**Highlights:** Automatic device detection, Touchpad navigation, Built-in keyboard for easy typing, App shortcuts, Media casting from device and cloud, Stable and responsive performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Sale | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is sleep.exe free?

sleep.exe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Fire TV Remote & FireStick free?

Fire TV Remote & FireStick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do sleep.exe or Fire TV Remote & FireStick have ads?

Fire TV Remote & FireStick shows ads; sleep.exe does not.

### Which is updated more often, sleep.exe or Fire TV Remote & FireStick?

sleep.exe ships an update every 10 days, and Fire TV Remote & FireStick every 2 weeks. Most recently, sleep.exe was updated on October 30, 2026 and Fire TV Remote & FireStick on November 6, 2026.

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